The Museum of Two Halves
As one of Wrexham’s most recognisable cultural buildings, the Museum of Two Halves required careful renovation to meet modern demands without compromise. New roof construction was central to the project, requiring a robust and meticulously detailed roofing solution.
Synopsis
The Museum of Two Halves is a cultural landmark in Wrexham, celebrating the history and global resurgence of Wrexham AFC. The museum has been carefully renovated to accommodate its evolving role as a major public attraction, supporting increasing visitor numbers while respecting its architectural context.
The completed scheme combines contemporary design interventions with sensitive detailing, allowing the building to sit comfortably alongside surrounding heritage structures while providing modern museum facilities.
As part of the renovation, the roof formed a critical element of the building envelope. New roof construction was required to deliver long‑term durability, thermal efficiency and precise detailing across multiple roof areas, including complex junctions and gutter interfaces.
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Project | The Museum of Two Halves |
Location | Wrexham, Wales |
Project type | New Build |
Roof size | 52 m2 |
Specifier | Purcell |
Approved contractor | Enviroply Roofing Ltd |
The specification
New warm roof construction was installed using a Bauder Thermofol mechanically fixed single ply roofing system. The roof build‑up comprised a Bauder air and vapour control layer installed onto a new plywood deck, followed by 140 mm BauderPIR insulation to meet the thermal performance requirements of the building.
Waterproofing was achieved using a Bauder Thermofol U15 FR PVC single ply membrane, mechanically fixed through the insulation to the deck. All lap joints were hot‑air welded to form a continuous waterproof layer.
The Thermofol system was selected for its proven performance, compatibility with plywood substrates and suitability for new roof construction within a renovation project. Its ability to accommodate complex roof geometry was further supported through the use of dedicated Thermofol detailing membranes and prefabricated accessories, enabling consistent detailing across multiple roof zones while maintaining full system compatibility and warranty performance.
Project challenges
The roofing works required the integration of new roof construction within an architecturally sensitive existing structure. Multiple interfaces, including gutters, penetrations and abutments, demanded accurate setting out and consistently high standards of detailing to ensure long‑term waterproof integrity.
These challenges were addressed through close collaboration between the roofing contractor and Bauder technical support, with approved Thermofol accessories used throughout and standard details adapted to suit site‑specific conditions encountered during installation.
The result
The completed roof delivers a watertight, durable and thermally efficient envelope suited to a busy public museum environment. The installation demonstrates the adaptability of mechanically fixed single ply systems when applied to complex roof layouts within renovation projects.
The project has also been recognised within the industry, having been shortlisted as a finalist in the SPRA Awards small projects category, reflecting the high standard of workmanship and detailing achieved throughout the installation.
As a cultural landmark attracting national and international attention, the Museum of Two Halves required a roofing solution of the highest quality. The finished project demonstrates how specialist installation, combined with a well‑engineered Bauder single ply system, can deliver reliable long‑term performance on architecturally demanding schemes.
